A district court in Islamabad on Thursday cancelled the bail of lawyer and activist Imaan Mazar and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to controversial social media posts, citing repeated non-appearances and heated scenes during proceedings. In view of the circumstances, the court revoked the bail earlier granted to the two, ordered […]
Quetta police have arrested the District Health Officer (DHO) of Washuk after recovering a large quantity of government-issued medicines from his vehicle during a late-night operation, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, personnel from New Sariab police station were conducting strict vehicle checks at the Mian Ghundi checkpoint on Mastung Road at around 2am, […]
Pakistan said on Thursday it is in contact with US authorities and closely monitoring the situation after reports emerged that Washington plans to suspend visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries, including Pakistan. “The US is reviewing its visa policies, and we hope it will restore visas for Pakistan soon,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir […]
The Rs750 prize bond draw was held at the National Savings Centre in Peshawar on Thursday. Prize bonds remain a preferred savings instrument for many Pakistanis, offering a secure investment option with the potential for significant monetary rewards. They are available in denominations of Rs100, Rs200, Rs750, Rs1,500, Rs25,000, and Rs40,000. The draw for the […]
Pakistan’s passport has moved up the global travel freedom rankings, climbing to 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, according to data released on Wednesday. The index, compiled by London-based Henley & Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association, shows that Pakistani passport holders now have visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorisation […]